Mental health Clinician - Kainga Tiaki
· Seeking applications from experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists
· Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday
· Care & Recovery Team Kainga Tiaki Centre
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are inviting applications from experienced and passionate registered nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists with a background in mental health to join our Care & Recovery team as a Keyworker.
Our Care & Recovery team delivers comprehensive assessments and recovery-focused interventions for adults experiencing serious mental illness and complex psychological disorders. We are committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward stability, wellbeing, and independence.
Based at Kainga Tiaki Centre, our service is grounded in a recovery-oriented philosophy and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. We provide specialist assessment for individuals with existing or suspected mental health conditions, particularly where there is associated risk or functional impairment. Our team offers a wide range of evidence-based supports and interventions tailored to meet each person’s unique needs
About the Team/Service/ Location
Kainga Tiaki Centre, located in Eden Terrace, is a welcoming and supportive service with a strong foundation of collective experience and a culture of collaboration and goodwill.
We provide a comprehensive range of mental health assessment, treatment, and support services to adult residents across central Auckland. Our work is grounded in a recovery-focused, person-centred approach that recognises the diverse needs of the community we serve.
We are seeking a passionate and motivated clinician to take on the role of Keyworker, someone who is ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of delivering integrated, recovery-oriented care within the Te Toka Tumai Auckland adult community.
As part of our dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside experienced mental health professionals to deliver tailored, high-quality outcomes for the people we support.
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About you
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving equitable health outcomes for the people we serve. You will take responsibility for maintaining a safe and supportive work requirements and hold high standards of clinical documentation in line with regulatory requirements and manage your caseload effectively to ensure quality and timely service delivery.
You will also meet the following minimum requirements:
· Demonstrated clinical expertise with a strong commitment to person-centred care
· Proven ability to work collaboratively with clients, mental health providers, government agencies, and community organisations to support recovery
· A current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
· A Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health
· Previous experience working within a mental health setting
· A genuine and demonstrated commitment to bicultural practice
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Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith (Recruitment Consultant) Jade.Smith@TeWhatuOra.Govt.NZ
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
